[ adv ] with understanding <adv.all> she nodded understandingly
Understandingly \Un`der*stand"ing*ly\, adv. In an understanding manner; intelligibly; with full knowledge or comprehension; intelligently; as, to vote upon a question understandingly; to act or judge understandingly.
The gospel may be neglected, but in can not be understandingly disbelieved. --J. Hawes.